In late February, Israel and its superpower ally, the United States, launched a series of coordinated attacks against Iran, marking the beginning of a long anticipated war on Iran and inciting a series of regional retaliations. While many are unsurprised … Continue reading
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Carney’s Speech at the World Economic Forum: Plans Shared Prematurely or Right on Time?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took to the stage on January 20 at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, urging his counterparts to reevaluate the rapidly evolving geopolitical climate. His speech served as an attempt to ignite a … Continue reading
China’s Oppression of Uyghurs Continues As the World Reacts Passively
For decades, the Uyghur people have been subject to diverse and immense human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The crisis has been ongoing since May 2014, when China launched its “Strike Hard Campaign Against Terrorism”, … Continue reading
« Une période très chinoise »: la montée du soft power chinois et l’illusion du rêve américain
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life : si vous avez été sur TikTok ou Instagram récemment, vous avez peut-être remarqué cette phrase flotter sur votre écran. De plus en plus, des créateurs de contenu se … Continue reading
« Il faut couper cette sale tête sans la moindre hésitation » : Sanae Takaichi s’immisce dans la question de Taïwan
Les tensions entre la Chine et le Japon ont été exacerbées ces derniers jours par les contestations sur la question de Taïwan, un territoire souverain de facto, dont l’indépendance n’est pas reconnue internationalement. La Chine réclame l’île comme faisant partie … Continue reading
Ruto in Beijing: A Symbol of Africa’s New Diplomatic Era
Kenya’s President William Ruto’s April 2025 trip to Beijing sealed major rail, road, and trade deals, embodying Africa’s pivot toward emerging powers like China as Western influence recedes and nations seek more balanced, sovereignty-driven partnerships.
In April 2025, Kenya’s … Continue reading
The EU Braces Itself for Trump’s Global Trade War
Trump’s tariff announcements and the threat of an impending global trade war not only have significant impacts on North America and China but could have major consequences for the European Union as well. On February 1, Trump signed three … Continue reading
Corporate Sustainability: Is it Achievable?
In a world where new climate challenges are presented daily, corporations have started considering what that means for their operations. As a result of growing environmental concerns and changing consumer preferences, being a “good business” no longer solely equates to … Continue reading
What the U.S. TikTok Ban Says About U.S.-China Relations
In April 2024, the U.S. Congress passed a bill banning the popular social media app TikTok in The United States of America. Former President Joe Biden subsequently signed it into law, and after facing many challenges, the U.S. Supreme Court … Continue reading
La diplomatie Culturelle : Les Instituts Confucius, Façades du Soft Power Chinois
Dans le cadre de sa vision du “rêve chinois”, le président Xi Jinping aspire au “renouveau du peuple chinois” et met ainsi l’accent sur l’utilisation du soft power, favorisant la diffusion de la culture chinoise à travers le … Continue reading